Griffith University

At Griffith we believe in, strive for and celebrate the Remarkable

Overview

Griffith University is a public research university spread across six campuses in South East Queensland, Australia, in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan. Ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide, it offers 200 degree programs, many of which have been recognised for their excellence - Hospitality and Tourism Management has been ranked in the Top 2 worldwide, while subjects including Nursing and Law are ranked in the Top 50 (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2017).

Degrees at Griffith University have an international focus, and are held in good stead almost everywhere in the world, but students wishing to expand their horizons don't have to wait until graduation to travel the world. The University offers them the chance to participate in overseas programs, both short and long term, which range from internships and placements to volunteering.

Students have the opportunity to choose elective subjects to help shape their program, allowing for them to expand their career options with a variety of skillsets by the time they graduate.

There are over 120 clubs and societies at Griffith University, covering everything from sports to specialist interests. Students are encouraged to get involved and meet new people while learning something new, develop an existing skill or pursue a passion.

Across the six campuses students have access to many state-of-the-art facilities, including Apple Mac computers, well-stocked libraries, book shops, food and drink outlets and convenience stores. There is even an Eco Centre at the Nathan campus, and a new Aquatics and Fitness Centre at the Gold Coast campus, boasting an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two well-stocked gyms and a new training area.

Griffith University Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Ned Pankhurst said the subject rankings show the excellence in research being undertaken across a wide range of disciplines.

“To be a ranked in the top ten in Australia for our research and innovation is testament to the diligence and focus of our academics who are passionate about making a difference and improving society.”

Humanities, Languages and Social Science

Students will develop a deeper understanding of societies, cultures and people, and how to communicate effectively with them.

Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Griffith’s students and researchers learn within world-class facilities, preparing to work in disciplines across a range of health professions.

Music and Performing Arts

Students will learn in state-of-the-art spaces from award-winning teachers dedicated to producing polished music professionals of the highest calibre.

Science and Environment

Students will learn from award-winning teachers in modern labs and will also benefit from the ties with industry and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.

Visual and Creative Arts

Students can choose from design, fine art, photography, and digital media. Queensland College of Art also boasts Australia's largest film school, Griffith Film School, where they can study film and screen media production, animation and games design.

Graduate outcomes

Through its on-campus recruitment service, Unitemps, it helps connects employers with students and assists Griffith students to find part-time work while they study.

The Careers and Employment Service can help students with the following:

Understand their career options

Market themselves to employers

Transition to graduate employment

Find suitable employment while they are studying.

It will also have a range of information and events to help students on their journey.

Voluntary placements

The University knows the value of organised work experience and can help students promote their volunteer-based vacancies to Griffith’s student population.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Griffith offers a wide range of work-integrated learning programs from information technology, engineering and dentistry to journalism, public relations and creative arts. WIL placements are mutually beneficial for employers to tackle projects and for students to gain experience in their chosen industries while receiving credit toward their degree.

Entry requirements

No matter what level of study students have completed or what English level they have, the University has a range of pathways to help students achieve their study goals.

English Language Requirements

Griffith University accepts the following English tests for standard entry into undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.

IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no subscore less than 6.0

TOEFL: a minimum score of 575

Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)

Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 58 with no score less than 50

ISLPR: no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR

Some degrees may require higher levels of English or only accept specific English language tests.

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements

Standard academic entry to the University’s undergraduate degrees require completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.

Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

For standard entry into most Master’s degrees, students must hold a bachelor degree or higher (or equivalent) from a recognised university. They must meet minimum Grade Point Average entry requirements. Griffith also recognises the knowledge gained through work experience, as well as prior study, for some degrees.

Facilities

Griffith University’s six campuses are a thriving network of learning and innovation. Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, the campuses are located at Gold Coast and Logan as well as Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank in Brisbane.

Each location has a wide range of modern spaces to suit every study need as well as facilities and services to help make University life easier and enjoyable.

Accommodation

The University offers a range of on-campus accommodation options, from dorm-style rooms to furnished flats.

Lecture theatres

The modern lecture theatres on offer at the institution are state-of-the-art learning spaces that range in size from 50 to 700 seats.

Computers and printing

Scholarships & funding

The University offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study in the undergraduate, postgraduate, research and pathway programs. The University’s scholarships recognise remarkable students with outstanding academic achievements and the potential to make a positive contribution to Griffith. Scholarships are offered to encourage and support immediate family members of Griffith students and alumni.

These are the scholarships on offer for the international students:

Griffith Remarkable Scholarship

This Scholarship is offered to outstanding students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies at Griffith University. It covers 50% of tuition fees for the duration of the undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program.

Griffith International Distinction Scholarships

These scholarships are provided to international students who are completing an undergraduate degree at Griffith University with a cumulative GPA of 6.0 or higher and wish to complete an honours or postgraduate coursework degree at Griffith University.

The award value is AUD 6,000 in total (two tuition payments of AUD 3,000) or a total of AUD 3,000 (one payment) for a Graduate Certificate.

International Student Excellence Scholarship – High School Leavers

Each intake, Griffith International will award scholarships to the students with the highest academic entry scores commencing in an eligible degree program. The scholarship covers 25% of tuition fees that will be deducted from undergraduate tuition fees for the duration of the program.

Students with the highest academic entry scores commencing eligible postgraduate coursework programs will receive a scholarship covers 25% of tuition fees that will be deducted from postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the duration of the program.